US Bridges

K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · .4 MI N K-31/K-99 JCT · Structure no. 999909900991021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 467 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesK-99 HWY
CrossesChicken Creek
Location.4 MI N K-31/K-99 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78889, -96.09444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2023)
Projected traffic486 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns K-99 HWY over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.